JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
震 — quake
- Reading
- シン・ふる.う・ふる.える
- Meaning
- quake; shake; tremble; quiver; shiver
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
震 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is シン・ふる.う・ふる.える and it means quake; shake; tremble; quiver; shiver. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
震 appears in everyday japanese words such as 地震 (earthquake), 震える (to shiver) and 震わせる (to be shaking).
Japanese words containing 震
Frequently asked questions
What does 震 mean in Japanese?
震 means quake; shake; tremble; quiver; shiver in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 震 read?
震 is read シン・ふる.う・ふる.える. Reading it inside real words — 地震 and 震える and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 震 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 震 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 震 in a word?
A common word containing 震 is 地震 (じしん) — "earthquake". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 震 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 震 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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